Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Garmin vívoactive 4S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Pebble STEEL vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 34 mm 40 mm
Height 46 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 56 g 40 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Matte black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type E Ink - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.1"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Brushed stainless steel Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Metal Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Garmin vívoactive 4S
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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